Early-season southern highbush. Origin: University of Georgia, Griffin, by D.S. NeSmith. Sweetcrisp O.P.; sown 2011; selected 2013; introd. 2020, Tree: highly vigorous; strongly upright, crown very narrow; flowers a few days after Rebel; per plant yields medium, but suitable for high-density plantings; leafing good; chilling requirement ≤300-350 h; suitable for fresh market; propagated by softwood cuttings and in vitro; self-fertile. Fruit: large, 2.5-3.0 g; light blue; picking scar small, dry; firmness and flavor very good; generally ripens just after Rebel in southern Georgia.
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